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As expected there is a second start for Australia international hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau with skipper Tom Youngs ruled out due to a hamstring issue. Harry Thacker will be on the bench.

Versatile front-rower Greg Bateman returns after a back injury to the matchday 23 and is among the replacements.

“We have been on a disappointing run and it has been frustrating because we have done an enormous amount of positive things in games that we have lost recently. But we know we have to be better,” said Tigers head coach Matt O’Connor.

“We have to produce a performance that does justice to the quality and talent we have in the group.”